Texas House Democrats Flee the State to Block Voting Restriction Bill
A majority of Democrats in the Texas House left for Washington, D.C., Monday afternoon in a bid to again deny Republicans the quorum needed to pass new voting restrictions.
Multistate Coalition to Stop California to Set Standards for the Automotive Industry
Recently, the Biden Administration proposed that California, and no other state, should be given a “waiver” and allowed to set its own carbon emissions standards.
Voting Bills advance in Texas House
Authors of the legislation are moving to ban drive-thru and 24-hour voting options, enhance access for partisan poll watchers and prohibit local election officials from proactively distributing applications to request mail-in ballots.
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation 2021 Summer Games of Texas
This Olympic-style event will be hosted in Corpus Christi from July 29 – August 1, 2021.
Human Smuggling Attempt near Hebbronville
20 individuals were attempting to conceal themselves inside a shed on a ranch property southwest of Hebbronville.
Joint Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Stash Houses
Over a 24-hour period, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners exposed two stash houses and arrested over 70 undocumented individuals throughout Laredo.
Two Large Groups Apprehended in RGV
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents encountered 233 illegal migrants in two large groups.
Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast will Return
The Ranch Hand Breakfast serves as a fundraiser for the annual La Posada de Kingsville lighted Christmas parade.
Eligible Yemenis may Apply for Temporary Protected Status
The extension and re-designation of Yemen for TPS is due to ongoing armed conflict.
Kleberg County Taskforce Find Cocaine in Car Battery
During the course of the stop it was believed the occupant(s) were involved in criminal activity.
CBP Officers Seize Narcotics
During inspection of the vehicle officers discovered six packages of alleged methamphetamine.
State Leaders Approve Initial $45 Million for New Facility
The new state hospital addresses needs as outlined in a 2017 report and adds to the current 10-facility state hospital state network.
Abbott Tells Electricity Regulators to Encourage Building Power Plants
The governor did not include many specifics about how regulators should carry out his requests to improve the state's main power grid.
State Resources On Standby due to Heavy Rains
Governor Greg Abbott will readied state resources as heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding threaten South Texas and the Coastal Bend over the next few days.
Threat of Flash Flooding for the Coastal Bend
This could result in possible lowland flooding from the Violet area to Oso Bay. Crews also continue to monitor La Volla Creek, the Island and Flour Bluff.
Flooding Forces Street Closures in Corpus Christi
The City of Corpus Christi is continuing to receive additional rainfall and will continue to monitor and respond as needed.
Officers Seize Methamphetamine at Veterans Bridge
CBP officers removed the containers, which held a total of 99.64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine.
Light Removal Project Now Complete
The lights were installed in 2010 and were designed to last only five years but had been in place for more than ten years.
City Reminds Motorists Do Not Drive Around Barricades
As the City monitors the weather conditions, residents are encouraged to safeguard family, pets, and property.